Glee featured multiple major and secondary roles who have contributed vocals to the show: Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Jayma Mays, Jane Lynch, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum, Jr., Damian McGinty, Vanessa Lengies, Samuel Larsen, Blake Jenner, Alex Newell, Melissa Benoist, Jacob Artist, and Dean Geyer. Numerous special guests have also featured on tracks, including Jonathan Groff, Kristin Chenoweth, Grant Gustin, Olivia Newton-John, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel, Charice, Gwyneth Paltrow, k.d. lang, Ricky Martin, Matt Bomer, Kate Hudson, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
The pilot episode of the show was broadcast on May 19, 2009 and the first season began airing on September 9, 2009. The show was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy selects all music featured within the series himself, with the intent of maintaining a balance between show tunes and chart hits. Songs featured on the show are available for digital download through iTunes up to two weeks before new episodes air, and through other digital outlets and mobile carriers a week later.
Their debut single, "Don't Stop Believin'", a cover of the 1981 Journey song, was a top ten hit, and was certified platinum in Australia and gold in the US. The group's cover of The All-American Rejects' "Gives You Hell" reached number one in Ireland, giving them their first number one single.
There has been Nineteen soundtracks released through Columbia Records: Glee: The Music, Volume 1, Glee: The Music, Volume 2, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers, Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album, Glee: The Music, Volume 4, Glee: The Music, Volume 5, Glee: The Music, Volume 6, Glee: The Music, Volume 7 and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2,Glee: The Music, Volume 7,Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album,Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3,Glee Sings the Beatles and Glee: The Music - Celebrating 100 Episodes.
Nineteen EPs have also been released: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna, Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show.Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, Dance Party,Britney 2.0,Glee: The Music Presents Glease,The Quarterback (Music from the TV Series),A Katy or a Gaga (Music from the Episode),Movin' Out,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 4,City of Angels,New New York,Glee: The Music, Bash,Glee: The Music, Tested,Glee: The Music, Opening Night,Glee: The Music, the Back Up Plan,Glee: The Music, Old Dog, New Tricks,Glee: The Music – The Untitled Rachel Berry Project,Glee: The Music – Loser Like Me and Glee: The Music – Homecoming.
The cast is second behind The Beatles for most chart appearances by a group act in the Billboard Hot 100's history, and holds the record of sixth overall among all artists, with sixty-nine appearances. The cast has sold over thirty six million and over eleven million albums worldwide. The series' cover versions have also had a positive effect on the original recording artists, with sales of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" increasing by 189 percent after the song was covered in the Glee episode "Showmance".
The series features covers of numerous songs sung on-screen by the characters. Musical segments typically take the form of performances, as opposed to the characters singing spontaneously, as the intention is for the series to remain reality-based. Murphy is responsible for selecting all of the songs used, and strives to maintain a balance between show tunes and chart hits, as: "I want there to be something for everybody in every episode. That's a tricky mix, but that's very important — the balancing of that." Song choices are integral to script development, with Murphy explaining: "Each episode has a theme at its core. After I write the script, I will choose songs that help to move the story along."
Glee is choreographed by Zach Woodlee, and features five to eight production numbers per episode. Once music rights are cleared, songs are arranged and pre-recorded by the cast. Woodlee constructs the accompanying dance moves, which are then taught to the cast and filmed. Numbers can take several weeks to prepare, depending on complexity. Each episode costs at least $3 million to produce, and can take up to 10 days to film as a result of the elaborate choreography.
Light Up The World
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Hey-hey-hey you and me keep on dancin' in the dark
It's been tearin' me apart, never knowin' what we are
Hey-hey-hey you and me keep on tryin' to play it cool
Now it's time to make a move, and that's what I'm gonna do
Artie (Brittany)
Lay it all down, all down (Got somethin' to say)
Do or die now, die now (Step onto the plate)
Blow the door wide open like up, up and away
New Directions
Let's light up the world toni-i-ight
You gotta give up the bark and bi-i-ite
I know that we got the love alri-i-ight
Come on and li-li-light it up, light it up tonight
Let's light up the world toni-i-ight
You gotta give up the bark and bi-i-ite
I know that we got the love alri-i-ight
Come on and li-li-light it up, light it up tonight
Finn
Hey-hey-hey you and me turn it up ten thousand watts
Tell me why we gotta stop, I just want to let it rock
Tina & Artie
Hey-hey-hey you and me keep on tearin' at the road
Like we don't know where to go, step back, let me take control
Artie (Brittany)
Lay it all down, all down (Got somethin' to say)
Lay it all down, all down (Throw your doubt away)
Do or die now, die now (Step onto the plate)
Blow the door wide open like up, up and away
New Directions
Let's light up the world toni-i-ight
You gotta give up the bark and bi-i-ite
I know that we got the love alri-i-ight
Come on and li-li-light it up, light it up tonight
Let's light up the world toni-i-ight
You gotta give up the bark and bi-i-ite
I know that we got the love alri-i-ight
Come on and li-li-light it up, light it up tonight
Hey-hey-hey you
Hey-hey-hey you
Hey-hey-hey you
Hey-hey-hey you, you, you....
Rachel
Lay it all down, all down (Got somethin' to say)
Lay it all down, all down (Throw your doubt away)
Do or die now, die now (Step onto the plate)
Blow the door wide open like up, up and away
New Directions (Rachel)
Let's light up the world toni-i-ight (Yeah...)
You gotta give up the bark and bi-i-ite
I know that we got the love alri-i-ight
Come on and li-li-light it up, light it up tonight (Li-li-light it up!)
Let's light up the world toni-i-ight
You gotta give up the bark and bi-i-ite
I know that we got the love alri-i-ight (Ohhh!)
Come on and li-li-light it up, light it up tonight
Let's light up the world toni-i-ight (Tonight...)
You gotta give up the bark and bi-i-ite
I know that we got the love alri-i-ight (We got the love!)
Come on and li-li-light it up, light it up tonight
The Glee Cast's song "Light Up The World" is an upbeat and catchy song about taking risks and putting yourself out there. The song speaks on the uncertainty of a relationship and how it's time to take a leap of faith and make a move. The song's lyrics are split into different verses sung by various members such as Santana and Finn with the New Directions choir singing the chorus together. It is evident in the lyrics that the intention of the song is to encourage people to overcome their insecurities and take the world by storm.
In the first verse, Santana sings about the frustration of being in a relationship where there is no clear definition of its progress. She emphasizes the importance of taking a chance and making a move before it's too late. Following the chorus's upbeat and catchy vocals, Artie sings about leaving everything on the line and eliminating any self-doubts or doubts about the relationship. The New Directions choir continues with the metaphorical lyrics of sparking a fire with love and passion to light up the world.
Overall, the song's essential message is that sometimes you need to take a chance and put yourself out there to fully capitalize on the opportunities available to you. When you let go of insecurities, there's no limit to what you can achieve and conquer.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey-hey-hey you and me keep on dancin' in the dark
We keep dancing even when it's dark, and I don't know what we are.
It's been tearin' me apart, never knowin' what we are
I don't know what we are, and it's been hurting me inside.
Hey-hey-hey you and me keep on tryin' to play it cool
We keep acting cool even though we both know how we feel.
Now it's time to make a move, and that's what I'm gonna do
It's time to be bold and take a chance, and that's what I'm going to do.
Lay it all down, all down (Got somethin' to say)
I have something important to say, and I'm going to say it all.
Lay it all down, all down (Throw your doubt away)
Let go of your doubts and fears and share your true feelings with me.
Do or die now, die now (Step onto the plate)
This is the moment of truth, it's now or never, so take the first step.
Blow the door wide open like up, up and away
Don't hold back, be courageous, and let's take off like a rocket.
Let's light up the world toni-i-ight
Let's make tonight unforgettable and shine our light bright.
You gotta give up the bark and bi-i-ite
Let go of your defenses and be vulnerable with me tonight.
I know that we got the love alri-i-ight
I believe that the love between us is strong and real.
Come on and li-li-light it up, light it up tonight
Let's bring our energy and passion to the forefront and light up the night.
Hey-hey-hey you and me turn it up ten thousand watts
Let's turn up the volume on our connection and take it to the next level.
Tell me why we gotta stop, I just want to let it rock
I don't know why we have to slow down, I just want to keep going and enjoy the moment.
Hey-hey-hey you and me keep on tearin' at the road
We keep pushing forward even though we're not sure where this road will take us.
Like we don't know where to go, step back, let me take control
Even though we're lost, I'll take charge and guide us forward.
Yeah...
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement with the sentiment being expressed.
Ohhh!
Expressing excitement and contentment with the situation.
Tonight...
Emphasizing the importance and significance of the present night.
We got the love!
Asserting the strength and validity of our love.
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
oboh emma
I love this performance
DANIEL
Linda canción
Carol's Scraps
My 2nd favorite original song from Glee. ("Colorblind" is my favorite.)
Wolf Lover
Btw love this song 😁😊😁😊😁😊😁😊😍🥰😍❤❤❤❤
Wolf Lover
At my school for grandparents day (btw happy grandparents day) we are singing songs and this is one of them this Friday 😁(I won’t tell you what school I go too)
travisscottfan
my school performed this when i was in 3rd grade
Yan G
Quien es el cantante original?
Willow Polizzi
Sorry I don't think anyone knows.
adrian castro
es canción original del show
Gary Koh
8-11 July Performance At APSN Katong School